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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.16, 3,350.58 and 1,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.16, 3,350.58 and 1,380 is: 1,904.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.16 : 3,350.58 = 1,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.16/3,350.58 = 1,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.16x = 3,350.58 × 1,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.16x = 4,623,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,800.40/2,428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.24

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